There are a lot of idealists in this kind of work. jdcPartnerships brings a kind of realism and honesty; they help people have realistic expectations and constantly clarify with the group where they are at. They inspire trust and confidence. They help groups adapt to change.
— Karina Lehrner, founder and Principal, Capacity Consulting
Our Values and Philosophy
Our Values
Our values or beliefs are the foundation of our approach to our work. We believe that:
- Our clients engage in important work of creating positive social change; our role is to contribute to their continued success.
- Our clients are our partners in our work together.
- A healthy and strong organization is one that values its staff and partners.
- Values, assumptions and decision-making processes must be clearly articulated to team members.
- Transparency supports meaningful communication; it builds collaboration and momentum in support of the mission.
Our Philosophy
The following principles frame our approach to our work:
- Organizational context and practice shape the process and must be considered if meaningful inquiry, assessment, reflection and decision-making are to occur.
- Organizational learning is based on the intentional use of information to inform strategy, decisions and practices.
- Evaluative inquiry is a process and tool for informing and strengthening decisions, enhancing learning and increasing effectiveness.
- It is essential to be reality-based and consider current and future capacity and resources.
